Types of Attacking Runs in Soccer (Video)

The reason we want to make attacking runs is because they're so difficult for defenders to read. Find out about types of attacking runs in soccer with help from a licensed soccer coach in this free video clip.

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Hi, I'm Nick Webster. Today I'm going to show you some different types of attacking runs in soccer. The reason we want to make attacking runs is because they're so difficult for defenders to read. Follow these tips and you'll be scoring goals and making the best attacking runs in soccer. The overlap attacking run is devastating in soccer. Play the ball in to a teammate, have them check inside and then that creates space for you to overlap on the outside to hopefully get a shot on goal. The next attacking run is a one two otherwise known as a give and go. Imagine there's a defender in front of you, attack the defender, pass the ball to your teammate and get ready to receive his pass back. Another great attacking run is coming late to the ball. Have your teammate pass the ball in to space so that you can run on to it at pace. These three attacking runs require teammates but if you practice them, they'll come off beautifully in a game.